Vice President's Job Description

The DET/CHE Vice President is the President Elect and the Program Chair for the Annual Conference:

Leads the Board when the President is not able to be present;

Plans the Annual Conference and is responsible for the Program Agenda and selection of Speakers;

Trains under the President and Executive Director to manage the next fall conference and fill the future presidency;

Develops the local conference planning committee with help from the Executive Director and President;

Provides updates to Board meetings regarding conference planning progress;

Maintains interaction with the Executive Committee pertaining to relevant issues and future presidential concerns;

Encourages recruitment, along with the President and Executive Director, and helps thereby to guide Regional Directors;

Reports on the trends resulting from an analysis of the conference evaluation forms filled out by attendees and sponsors;

Represents DET/CHE at any external venue in the President's absence;

Works with the Executive Director in collaborating with the Executive Committee and planning committees for any events;

Requests the assistance of the Executive Director and Treasurer for Conference Registration processes;

Maintains the stamina to be President the following year, when he or she will guide the next VP/Program Chair!